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Scaling solutions for energy, food, and health systems requires innovative financing. Our latest Impact Report showcases how we’re pioneering financial solutions that bridge public and private capital to drive global change. In 2023, our Finance team: 🌱 Mobilized over $1 billion in capital, with a 35x leverage on our $30 million Zero Gap Fund 🏛️ Unlocked $50 billion in additional multilateral development bank lending 🤝 Secured over $1.3 billion in new commitments for community development institutions These efforts are just the beginning. We're committed to experimenting, analyzing data, adapting to new information, and sharing our successes and challenges along the way. Explore the report: https://lnkd.in/eRiEbH_8 #RFImpactReport #ClimateFinance #InnovativeFinance #SustainableDevelopment

Empowering Communities: Discover how Mary Malelu, from rural Kenya, transformed her business and her community through financial education and microfinance. Learn more about her inspiring journey and how impact investment can create lasting change [https://lnkd.in/ezGSp5iU]

We 🇪🇺 are working on a more prosperous future 🌱 Our funds enable initiatives that improve employment rates:    ➡ European Social Fund Plus ➡ European Globalisation Adjustment Fund ➡ NextGenerationEU   Check out all the EU initiatives that can help you #MakeItWork! 💼    #EuropeanYearOfSkills #EUFunds

How can banks and NGOs work together to identify key social issues and develop sustainable initiatives that meet community needs while generating positive social impact? In this interview, Nicoletta Centofanti, CEO of LSFI, explains how banks and NGOs should collaborate to generate positive social impact.

💰💲💪Global Money Week, an annual worldwide initiative, focuses on educating children and youth about key aspects of financial management, entrepreneurship, and fostering financial inclusivity.With participation from over 170 countries, this initiative brings together various stakeholders, including governments, financial institutions, schools, NGOs, and youth organizations, to promote financial literacy and empowerment among young people. Through a range of activities such as workshops, events, and educational programs, Global Money Week aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed financial decisions, start businesses, access financial services, and plan for their futures. By teaching young people about money management, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion, the campaign contributes to economic growth, stability, and prosperity. It also helps break the cycle of poverty and inequality by providing marginalized and disadvantaged youth with access to financial resources and opportunities. Overall, Global Money Week serves as a platform for collaboration among various stakeholders to address global challenges related to financial literacy and empowerment. By empowering young people with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the financial world, Global Money Week aims to build a brighter future for individuals, communities, and economies worldwide. #GMW2024 #Awareness #FinancialEducation #YouthEmpowerment #Protectyourmoney #Secureyourfuture #LPU #FINWIN #MSB 💸💰

Cash transfer programs are political with meager benefits. Not sustainable in a longer run and a financial burden on poor performing economies . The cash transfer programs should integrate social enterprises at community level to benefit people at large and make funds more sustainable and improving social capital .

We commissioned the Outside Report to understand the extent of loneliness and isolation in the visually impaired community. Through anonymous surveys the report helped to clarify areas that needed investment, which is why we have and will further collaborate with organisations, fund projects and ideas and gather insight on loneliness and isolation so that we can influence change within the sector: https://lnkd.in/eP2r7UEe

We commissioned the Outside Report to understand the extent of loneliness and isolation in the visually impaired community. Through anonymous surveys the report helped to clarify areas that needed investment, which is why we have and will further collaborate with organisations, fund projects and ideas and gather insight on loneliness and isolation so that we can influence change within the sector: https://lnkd.in/eP2r7UEe

“The sooner you start investing, the better - but it’s never too late.” - the key message shared by Thomas Mpofu, Business Intelligence Lead at Consult and a young professional who has been investing since his first appointment. To celebrate Youth Month, we honour South Africa’s youth by sharing the types of investments that young employed individuals should consider. Let these recommendations serve as a guide to help the youth benefit from compound interest to #Risebeyond. Make the #ConsultMindShift and come along for the journey.

Every financial choice reflects one's values. Whether you're securing your future, backing causes you to care about, or pursuing your passions, aligning your finances with your values brings fulfillment and purpose to your path toward financial well-being. Consider @movinafrica as your investment partner. Let's join forces to make impactful investments that foster positive change in Africa and globally. 💰 Let’s connect: https://lnkd.in/gP9m6y2K #ValuesDrivenInvesting #ImpactInvesting #FinancialSuccess